Oliver's Story (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1978, Oliver's Story is a drama and romance film directed by John Korty, running about 91 minutes. “It takes someone very special to help you forget someone very special” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Oliver Barrett IV is emotionally devastated by the death of his wife Jenny, and, while he tries to lose himself in his work as a lawyer, the long hours don't ease his pain, especially when he finds that his leftist views conflict with those of the senior partners at the firm. Eventually, Oliver's inconsolable grief begins to alienate those around him, until he finds new love with Marcie Bonwit, the wealthy and beautiful heiress to the Bonwit Teller fortune. Despite his affection for her, Oliver finds it difficult to leave the memory of Jenny behind, which causes major problems in their relationship.
Who’s in it. Oliver's Story stars Ryan O'Neal as Oliver Barrett IV, Candice Bergen as Marcie Bonwit, Nicola Pagett as Joanna Stone and Edward Binns as Phil Cavilleri, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Oliver's Story has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Oliver's Story page.
If you liked it. Fans of Oliver's Story tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Oliver's Story (1978)?
- In US, Oliver's Story is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Oliver's Story worth watching?
- Oliver's Story holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Oliver's Story?
- Oliver's Story stars Ryan O'Neal, Candice Bergen, Nicola Pagett, Edward Binns and Benson Fong.
- When was Oliver's Story released?
- Oliver's Story was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.